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Card spending grows just 1.0 per cent in February as budgets tighten ahead of household bill increases
11 Mar 2025
Barclays Consumer Spend Index
Established in 2014, the Barclays Consumer Spend Index combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending.
What is the Barclays Consumer Spend Index?
Barclays has been publishing regular, in-depth analysis of UK consumer spending trends since 2014.
Across our card issuing and payments processing businesses, we see nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, which provides a unique view of UK consumer spending.
Insights are combined with consumer sentiment research to capture the nation’s confidence in the strength of UK, European and global economies, alongside the health of personal and household finances.
Our reports are some of the most robust, reliable and up-to-date sources of consumer spending data available.
Latest Spend Reports
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Essential spending returns to growth in January, while entertainment, wellness and social media trends drive discretionary buys
11 Feb 2025
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Consumer card spending stalled in December, as joy-seekers prioritised entertainment and travel over essentials
7 Jan 2025
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Barclays reveals 2024’s top 10 consumer spending trends, as card spend grew 1.6 per cent year-on-year
31 Dec 2024
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Savvy shoppers to spend £236 in Boxing Day sales, with more returning to stores to browse for bargains
26 Dec 2024
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Big screen bounces back: Cinemas enjoy 22.8 per cent boost in November, as blockbusters lure viewers, despite consumer cutbacks
3 Dec 2024
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Retail recovery and enduring entertainment prop up non-essential spending, as consumers’ inflation concerns ease
5 Nov 2024
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September acceleration in rent and mortgage spending highlights ongoing volatility
16 Oct 2024
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Growth in Brits’ non-essential spending reaches 2024-high, as Oasis ticket sales boost entertainment by 14.4 per cent
8 Oct 2024
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Barclays doubles investment in women’s football and renews sponsorship of Premier League
23 Sep 2024
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UK Consumer Spending Reports
Barclays UK Consumer Spend Report gives you a unique and up to date picture of the nation’s spending habits based on the actual transactions, bringing it to life so you can take action and shape your strategy.
About Barclays Market and Customer Insights
Barclays Market and Customer Insights helps businesses keep up to date with spending trends, monitors their market position and enhances their understanding of customer behaviour, based on actual customer spending. For further information, please email contact-MCI@barclays.com.